Category: Persian Empire

There was no Persian War II. The fighting went on from 499 to 449 BCE in various phases. The Ionian Revolt was crushed by Persia. The punitive expedition against Eretria and Athens was lost by the former and repelled by READ MORE

They established a confederation to build land and sea forces which could match the Persians. They first established sea supremacy. They then combined to establish land supremacy. After initial setbacks in the Ionian revolt and at Artemesion, they defeated the READ MORE